FSW Cook I - Department of Mental Health at NMPRC3505 Frederick Avenue St. Joseph, MO 64506Monthly Salary: $2,912.64
Why you'll love this position:Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (NMPRC) is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC’s vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC’s core values are CARE: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence.
General Summary:An employee in this class assists a higher-ranking cook in the preparation of one or several parts of a major meal. The employee may supervise several Food Service Helpers I, patients and/or other helpers assigned to routine preparation of vegetables and other foods for cooking; dishing or serving of food; and/or cleaning of utensils, tables, and the work area. Supervision is received from higher ranking cooks who provide specific instructions and review.
This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this classificationJob Duties: - Washes and prepares vegetables and fruits.
- Participates in the preparation and cooking of simple menu items such as eggs, hamburgers, French-fried potatoes, and vegetables.
- Prepares trays with foods of specified amounts and textures for patients on special diets.
- Serves food in a cafeteria or dining room; sets up the food line by stocking required food and drinks.
- Washes pots, pans, dishes, trays, food serving carts, and other kitchen equipment.
- Maintains sanitary conditions in assigned work areas.
- Collects money if applicable for food service.
- Follows standard procedures in the performance of responsibilities; receives close supervision.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Qualifications Required: - High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience (Substitutions may be allowed)
We offer great benefits:The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
